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We report our experience with superior mesenteric artery (SMA) arteritis causing an aneurysm following COVID-19 infection.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>A 66-year-old female patient who was infected with COVID-19 1 month prior presented with abdominal pain. A computed tomography scan revealed proximal SMA arteritis. Although preliminary antibacterial treatment was initiated, the follow-up CT revealed an aggressive and fast-growing 5.7-cm SMA aneurysm. Subsequently, an open interposition bypass of the SMA aneurysm was performed successfully. As the specimens retrieved during surgery showed no bacterial colonization in the tissue or blood cultures, the patient was discharged without complications.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The mechanism of arteritis in patients with COVID-19 has not been elucidated. 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